Top Rankings
Southern Kern Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,683 students in Southern Kern Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Southern Kern Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,357 Schools
# Students
3,683 Students
5,825,514 Students
# Teachers
181 Teachers
267,966 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southern Kern Unified School District, which is ranked #1718 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1687 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
64%
56%
% Black
9%
5%
% White
20%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,081 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,979. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,206 is less than the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,081
$19,979
Spending / Student
$12,206
$18,400
Best Southern Kern Unified School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rare Earth High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2601 Rosamond Blvd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5090
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5090
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Westpark Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Imperial Ave.
Fresno, CA 93650
(661) 256-5030
Fresno, CA 93650
(661) 256-5030
Gr: K-5 | 970 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Rosamond High Early College Campus
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2925 Rosamond Blvd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5020
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5020
Gr: 9-12 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Tropico Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3180 Mojave-tropico Rd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5040
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5040
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Rosamond Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3082 Glendower St.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5050
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5050
Gr: K-5 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Abraham Lincoln Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Rosamond Blvd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5090
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5090
Gr: K-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southern Kern Unified School District?
Southern Kern Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,683 students.
What is the rank of Southern Kern Unified School District?
Southern Kern Unified School District is ranked #1718 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Kern Unified School District?
64% of Southern Kern Unified School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern Kern Unified School District?
Southern Kern Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Southern Kern Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,206 is less than the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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